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You’ve been in the float tank for a while, maybe you even explored the Cosmos for some time, but you’re feeling as if you’re ready to re-emerge. BUT WAIT: The music hasn’t started yet! What should you do? First things first – You’re NEVER locked in there! *phewf* Now that’s out of the way, let’s…

Hi everyone! It’s yer pal, Lindsay, here. I took a moment last week during Canadian Mental Illness Awareness Week to whip up a short video explaining how floatation therapy has helped with my personal experience with anxiety and depression. I also touched on the importance of making space for those who experience mental illness as…

Seven years. Seven LONG years of University. From sciences to forensic sciences and finally chemical-environmental engineering. I always thought that I was going to be an environmental crusader and save the world, one tree hug at a time. Of course, life doesn’t always follow the sequence that you plan out and I’ve ditched my career…

There is one common thing that prevents me from being happy, being successful, feeling love fully – all of the good things in life: a lack of stillness. When I think about being still, I remember being 12 years old, high up in a tree, watching the world go on below me and feeling invisible…

This blog post by our very own slice of heaven, Palmer, is one that many of you will likely resonate with. Many folks come into floating with expectations of how they would like their experience to go. Whether it be listening to Joe Rogan’s podcast or hearing about a friend’s experience, it is easy to…

Have you ever floated and caught yourself nodding off, so close to sleeping that your body twitches and startles you? While hypnic jerks are common during the transition of wakefulness and the dreamlike state of floating, bypassing that stage and falling asleep is also common. This prompts many to ask “What happens if I fall…

The term self-care has been a prominent buzz word that I’ve been hearing a lot lately. For entrepreneurs, self-care should be a priority yet we manage to put everything and everyone else ahead of our owns needs which can lead to stress, burnout and even resentment. Self-care is a very active and powerful choice to engage…

UPDATE: Hey folks, as of meow, we’ve SOLD OUT of our Summer Float Practice Packages. Thank you to all who are participating! It’s that time of the year again! Our beloved Summer Float Practice will begin on July 2nd, going on sale Monday, June 12th (via our online store or in person). All the details…

The last time I wrote for The Floatation Centre, I was shaping up to ship out on my cross-Canada backpacking adventure. Now I’ve returned, and would like to imagine that the trip has taught me a number of things about myself and about people in general. The trip lasted seven months. I left with $200.00…

Say hello to Ryan! Ryan has been a regular with us since September! In addition to being a monthly member, Ryan has used our Float With A Friend Thursdays to introduce many people to floating. It’s always so great to catch up with Ryan and meet some of his lovely friends! 1. Tell us a lil’…